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Lewis And Clark 161 School District

401 4th Ave Ne
Berthold, ND 58718

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Top 30%

Tel: (701) 453-3484

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Lewis And Clark 161 School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in North Dakota for:

Category

Attribute

Math Proficiency

Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

For the 2026 school year, there are 6 public schools serving 402 students in Lewis And Clark 161 School District. This district's average is 8/10, which is in the top 30% of public schools in North Dakota.

Public Schools in Lewis And Clark 161 School District have an score of 50% (versus the North Dakota public school average of 39%), and score of 50% (versus the 44% statewide average).

Minority enrollment is 14% of the student body (majority American Indian), which is less than the North Dakota public school average of 29% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).

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This School District

This State (ND)

# Schools

6 Schools

536 Schools

# Students

402 Students

122,144 Students

# Teachers

38 Teachers

9,917 Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio

11:1

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Comparison of Students By Grade Trends
Grade	Lewis And Clark 161 School District	North Dakota
Pre-K	27	17
Kind	26	49
1	27	52
2	33	53
3	34	51
4	26	51
5	31	51
6	36	51
7	23	49
8	38	50
9	25	52
10	28	50
11	25	47
12	23	45

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="district-rank">District Rank

Lewis And Clark 161 School District, which is ranked within the top 30% of all 164 school districts in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.

The school district's graduation rate of 90% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

This School District

State Average (ND)

#42 out of 167 school districts
(Top 30%)

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Overall School District Rank Trends
Year	Lewis And Clark 161 School District
2023	#42
2022	#68
2021	#43
2019	#21
2018	#17
2017	#7
2016	#16
2015	#57
2014	#83
2013	#108
2012	#87

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50%

39%

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Math Proficiency Trends
Year	Lewis And Clark 161 School District	North Dakota
2023	50%	39%
2022	42%	39%
2021	46%	39%
2019	54%	45%
2018	58%	44%
2017	57%	39%
2016	52%	43%
2015	42%	41%
2014	76%	74%
2013	74%	75%
2012	76%	77%

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48%

44%

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Reading and Language Arts Proficiency Trends
Year	Lewis And Clark 161 School District	North Dakota
2022	48%	44%
2021	52%	42%
2019	60%	47%
2018	58%	46%
2017	67%	48%
2016	67%	51%
2015	51%	47%
2014	75%	73%
2013	76%	73%
2012	80%	74%
2011	87%	75%

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40-44%

44%

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Science Proficiency Trends
Year	Lewis And Clark 161 School District	North Dakota
2022	42%	44%
2021	52%	47%

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(21-22)

≥90%

85%

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Graduation Rate Trends
Year	Lewis And Clark 161 School District	North Dakota
2022	90%	85%
2021	80%	84%
2020	80%	86%
2019	80%	85%
2018	80%	85%
2017	90%	84%
2016	90%	85%
2015	80%	83%
2014	90%	84%
2013	90%	84%
2012	80%	84%

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<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethnicity">Students by Ethnicity:

0.25

0.48

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Comparison of Diversity Score Trends
Year	Lewis And Clark 161 School District	North Dakota
2023	0.22	0.47
2022	0.27	0.45
2021	0.24	0.45
2020	0.18	0.44
2019	0.18	0.44
2018	0.17	0.42
2017	0.17	0.42
2016	0.14	0.37
2015	0.12	0.35
2014	0.16	0.34
2013	0.17	0.32
2012	0.11	0.30
2011	0.10	0.33
2010	0.14	0.31
2009	0.06	0.30
2008	0.07	0.25
2007	0.11	0.25
2006	0.10	0.27
2005	0.12	0.24

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% American Indian

11%

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American Indian Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2004-2023)
Year	Lewis And Clark 161 School District	North Dakota
2023	7%	11%
2022	6%	11%
2021	6%	11%
2020	3%	12%
2019	3%	12%
2018	2%	13%
2017	2%	13%
2016	1%	9%
2014	1%	10%
2013	1%	10%
2012	1%	9%
2011	1%	13%
2010	5%	13%
2009	3%	12%
2008	3%	9%
2007	6%	9%
2006	5%	13%
2005	5%	9%
2004	5%	12%

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% Asian

n/a

% Hispanic

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Hispanic Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2010-2023)
Year	Lewis And Clark 161 School District	North Dakota
2023	5%	6%
2022	5%	6%
2021	4%	5%
2020	4%	5%
2019	4%	5%
2018	5%	4%
2017	5%	4%
2016	5%	5%
2015	4%	4%
2014	5%	4%
2013	5%	3%
2012	3%	3%
2010	2%	2%

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% Black

n/a

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Black Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2012-2022)
Year	Lewis And Clark 161 School District	North Dakota
2022	3%	5%
2021	2%	5%
2020	1%	5%
2019	1%	5%
2018	1%	4%
2017	1%	4%
2016	1%	4%
2015	1%	4%
2014	1%	3%
2013	1%	3%
2012	1%	3%

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% White

86%

71%

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White Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2005-2023)
Year	Lewis And Clark 161 School District	North Dakota
2023	88%	72%
2022	85%	73%
2021	87%	73%
2020	90%	74%
2019	90%	74%
2018	91%	75%
2017	91%	75%
2016	93%	79%
2015	94%	80%
2014	91%	81%
2013	91%	82%
2012	94%	83%
2011	95%	81%
2010	93%	82%
2009	97%	83%
2008	96%	86%
2007	94%	86%
2006	95%	86%
2005	94%	87%

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% Hawaiian

n/a

% Two or more races

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Two or More Races Student Percentage Comparison Over Years (2011-2022)
Year	Lewis And Clark 161 School District	North Dakota
2022	1%	4%
2021	1%	4%
2020	1%	3%
2019	1%	3%
2018	1%	2%
2017	1%	2%
2015	1%	2%
2014	2%	1%
2013	2%	1%
2012	1%	1%
2011	2%	3%

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All Ethnic Groups

<�鶹��ý class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending

The revenue/student of $22,142 is higher than the state median of $17,637. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.

The school district's spending/student of $20,647 is higher than the state median of $17,638. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

This School District

This State (ND)

Total Revenue

$9 MM

$2,154 MM

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Total Revenues Trends
Year	Lewis And Clark 161 School District	North Dakota
2023	$9 MM	$4 MM
2022	$8 MM	$4 MM
2021	$9 MM	$4 MM
2020	$8 MM	$4 MM
2019	$8 MM	$4 MM
2018	$8 MM	$4 MM
2017	$8 MM	$4 MM
2016	$8 MM	$4 MM
2015	$5 MM	$3 MM
2014	$6 MM	$3 MM
2012	$5 MM	$3 MM
2011	$5 MM	$3 MM
2010	$5 MM	$3 MM
2009	$4 MM	$2 MM
2008	$4 MM	$2 MM
2007	$4 MM	$2 MM
2006	$4 MM	$2 MM
2005	$3 MM	$2 MM
2004	$4 MM	$2 MM

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Spending

$8 MM

$2,154 MM

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Total Expenditure Trends
Year	Lewis And Clark 161 School District	North Dakota
2023	$8 MM	$4 MM
2022	$8 MM	$4 MM
2021	$8 MM	$4 MM
2020	$8 MM	$4 MM
2019	$7 MM	$4 MM
2018	$9 MM	$4 MM
2017	$11 MM	$4 MM
2016	$22 MM	$4 MM
2015	$5 MM	$3 MM
2014	$6 MM	$3 MM
2012	$5 MM	$3 MM
2011	$5 MM	$3 MM
2010	$5 MM	$3 MM
2009	$4 MM	$2 MM
2008	$4 MM	$2 MM
2007	$4 MM	$2 MM
2006	$4 MM	$2 MM
2005	$4 MM	$2 MM
2004	$4 MM	$2 MM

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Revenue / Student

$22,142

$17,637

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Average Revenue Per Student Trends
Year	Lewis And Clark 161 School District	North Dakota
2023	$22,253	$17,967
2022	$19,886	$16,122
2021	$20,509	$18,117
2020	$19,886	$16,122
2019	$19,097	$16,468
2018	$20,094	$15,814
2017	$19,119	$17,790
2016	$20,252	$16,829
2015	$12,524	$13,359
2014	$16,141	$14,838
2012	$14,124	$13,038
2011	$14,604	$13,034
2010	$13,190	$13,359
2009	$11,874	$11,374
2008	$12,031	$11,237
2007	$10,211	$10,879
2006	$9,419	$9,838
2005	$8,604	$10,223
2004	$10,159	$9,330

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Spending / Student

$20,647

$17,638

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Average Expenditure Per Student Trends
Year	Lewis And Clark 161 School District	North Dakota
2023	$20,750	$17,678
2022	$18,900	$16,321
2021	$19,124	$17,825
2020	$18,900	$16,321
2019	$17,470	$17,074
2018	$23,155	$15,624
2017	$26,576	$17,668
2016	$53,681	$16,801
2015	$11,430	$13,236
2014	$15,937	$15,018
2012	$13,450	$13,291
2011	$13,997	$12,752
2010	$12,038	$13,236
2009	$12,450	$11,118
2008	$11,433	$10,970
2007	$10,528	$11,037
2006	$9,674	$9,949
2005	$9,117	$10,069
2004	$9,572	$9,552

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Best Lewis And Clark 161 School District Public Schools (2026)

School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)

Location

Quick Facts

Rank: #11.

North Shore Plaza Elementary School

(Math: 60-64% | Reading: 45-49%)
:

Top 20%

Add to Compare

801 Covell St
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734

Gr: PK-6 | 134 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 19%

Rank: #22.

Berthold Elementary School

(Math: 40-49% | Reading: 50-54%)
:

Top 30%

Add to Compare

401 4th Avenue Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484

Gr: PK-6 | 106 students Student-teacher ratio: 11:1 Minority enrollment: 7%

Rank: #33.

North Shore Plaza High School

(Math: 50-59% | Reading: 40-49%)
:

Top 50%

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801 Covell St
Plaza, ND 58771
(701) 497-3734

Gr: 7-12 | 67 students Student-teacher ratio: 8:1 Minority enrollment: 28%

Rank: #44.

Berthold High School

(Math: 30-39% | Reading: 50-59%)
:

Top 50%

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401 4th Avenue Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484

Gr: 7-12 | 95 students Student-teacher ratio: 9:1 Minority enrollment: 4%

Rank: n/an/a

Lewis And Clark Virtual Elementary School

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401 4th Ave Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484

Rank: n/an/a

Lewis And Clark Virtual High School

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401 4th Ave Ne
Berthold, ND 58718
(701) 453-3484

<�鶹��ý class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools belong to Lewis And Clark 161 School District?

Lewis And Clark 161 School District manages 6 public schools serving 402 students.

What is the rank of Lewis And Clark 161 School District?

Lewis And Clark 161 School District is ranked #40 out of 164 school districts in North Dakota (top 30%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of North Dakota school districts for: Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)

What is the racial composition of students in Lewis And Clark 161 School District?

86% of Lewis And Clark 161 School District students are White, 7% of students are American Indian, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 2% of students are Two or more races.

What is the student/teacher ratio of Lewis And Clark 161 School District?

Lewis And Clark 161 School District has a student/teacher ratio of 11:1, which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 12:1.

What is Lewis And Clark 161 School District's spending/student ratio?

The school district's spending/student of $20,647 is higher than the state median of $17,638. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.

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Quick Facts (2026)

District size: 6 schools
Grades: PK-12
Enrollment: 402 students
Student-Teacher Ratio: 11:1
Minority Enrollment: 14%
: ≥90% (Btm 50% in ND)
: Top 30%
: 50% (Top 20%)
: 48% (Top 50%)
: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), ND Dept. of Education